GLSA 202301-04: jupyter_core: Arbitrary Code Execution

http://security.gentoo.org/

Severity:	high
Title:	jupyter_core: Arbitrary Code Execution
Date:	01/11/2023
Bugs:	#878497
ID:	202301-04

Synopsis

A vulnerability has been discovered in jupyter_core which could allow for the execution of code as another user.

Background

jupyter_core contains core Jupyter functionality.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
dev-python/jupyter_core	< 4.11.2	>= 4.11.2	All supported architectures

Description

jupyter_core trusts files for execution in the current working directory without validating ownership of those files.

Impact

By writing to a directory that is used a the current working directory for jupyter_core by another user, users can elevate privileges to those of another user.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All jupyter_core users should upgrade to the latest version:

          # emerge --sync
          # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-python/jupyter_core-4.11.2"

References

CVE-2022-39286

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-202301-04.xml

Concerns?

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.